Cultured Dairy Butter Blend from Mexico
Spreadable cultured dairy product with 55% butterfat from fermented milk, serving as unsalted butter alternative. Complies with dairy spreads (milkfat-only, water-in-oil emulsion) and >45% butterfat for AUS Note 14 quota access. 0405.20.20.00 covers such substitutes entered under quantitative limits.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lactic cultures documentation as permitted additive; ensure no emulsifiers per Chapter Note 0405(a)
• Apply for license via USDA regulations before shipment
• Confirm water content <16% to avoid butter classification